Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ten Observations about the Eucharist-at-ICE incident in Illinois – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
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Dilexi Te:
Dilexi Te: A Multi-Part Fisk-Part III – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Dilexi Te: Treating the Poor As Slaves – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Dilexi Te & the Danger of Neo-Pharisaism – Gaetano Masciullo at One Peter 5
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Return Of Papal Pageantry – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Papal Tribute To Tradition Of Christian Philosophy – Catholic World News
Finally, Some Good News From Pope Leo XIV – Return To Tradition
Pope Leo XIV Welcomes ‘Spark Of Hope’ In Holy Land, Rues Russian Attacks In Ukraine – CWN
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Vetus Ordo – Latin Mass Helper
Cardinal Sarah: I Have Spoken To The Pope About The TLM, He Is Aware. . . – Rorate Cæli
Altarpieces of the Church of St. Oswald, Seefeld in Tyrol, Austria – Liturgical Arts Journal
Does Pope Leo XIV want Latin Mass Canceled? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
The Life of St. Jerome, by Alessandro Allori – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
39% of Young American Priests Consider Access to the Traditional Latin Mass a Priority – R Cæli
The Romanesque Abbey of Sant’Andrea in Flumin – Liturgical Arts Journal
2026 Traditional Catholic Fasting & Abstinence Calendar – Matthew at A Catholic Life
The Golden Codex of Echternach – A Gospel Book of the 11th Century (Part II) – Gregory DiPippo
Scandals Inside Saint Peter’s Basilica:
What I Learned from the Vatican Urination Incident & Why It Matters – Joe McLane at ACT
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Let the Lilies Flower, Not Fester in the Latin Classroom – Laura Eidt at Classical Ed Review
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Some Books I Discovered After 60 That Have Made All The Difference. . . – The Inscapist
Younger American Priests More Conservative, Traditional, Survey Shows – The Reg
God Loves Irony – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
U.S. Priests Report High Confidence in Pope Leo XIV, Less Trust in Bishops – The Reg
10 Bishops Who Are Candidates To Lead The USCCB For The Next Three Years – Zenit
Beyond Performative Hand-Wringing: Response to Mike Lewis – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
Malachi Martin on the Election of John Paul I – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholicism & Israel: Perspective & Insight from a Dominican theologian – Casey Chalk at CWR
Three Poems of Hope & Resilience: Dickinson, Hopkins, & Rossetti – A Treasure To Be Shared
Natural Law: The Undercover Gospel – Katy Faust at Them Before Us
A Possible Indictment in the Archdiocese of Washington (DC) – Fr. Michael Briese
Toward Traditional Catholic Spirituality – David Torkington at Crisis Magazine
This is What Happens When You Try to Control How People Respond, Civil War in Europe? – CU
What’s the Deal with the Dishonest Steward? Fisking a Weird Jesus Parable – Catholic Answers
HuffPost Thinks God’s a Fascist – John Mac Ghlionn at The American Spectator
Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ Replaces Caviezel with Jaakko Ohtonen. . . – Variety
News Brief:
Two-And-A-Half Million Attend Marian Event in Brazil – Catholic World News
2025 Halloween Issue Now Available! – Steve Knepper at New Verse Review
Persecution of Christians:
China Detains Dozens Of Underground Church Pastors In Crackdown – Laurie Chen at Reuters
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Oh Beauty Exceeding – St. Teresa of Ávila via The Catholic Thing
O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
U.S. Catholic Bishops Warn of the Greatest Threat We Face: Islamophobia – William Kilpatrick
The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Faithful Catholics In Uproar Over Bishop’s Scandalous Hiring Practices – Return To Tradition
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Our Lady of Fatima & The Miracle of the Sun:
Fatima’s October 13 Apparition: More Than Meets the Eye – EWTN Great Britain
5 Reasons Why Our Lady of Fatima is More Important Than Ever – Tradition, Family, & Property
US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Climate for ‘Climate Change’ Has Changed – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
McDonald’s Worker Brings Peace to the Middle East – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Harlingen Mesquite Tree Shows Silhouette of Mary – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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